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Finally. I had an opportunity to size the images correctly. Hope there's enough detail to give everyone a feel for what the KT is like. It's huge, but that doesn't mean that the German tank riders fit on it much better than they did on the last version of the KT.

Sorry. I'm still trying to figure out how best to upload my photos. I'll post some more later on.

Conference...

So, here goes. I have a diorama I built to showcase the new Konigstiger. I thought about purchasing the new wrecked M4 as well, but ultimately decided the classic M4 would be better--I can use it in other dioramas as well. Here's the tank "on the road"... They're a bit lost, and as the tank...

I think the weathering is fine, and comparable to the weathering for all the other KC vehicles I have. I would much rather have an "under"-weathered vehicle with colors that draw the eye. Years back, I got the FOV King Tiger and it was so "weathered" that you couldn't make out the camouflage at...

I got the Tiger yesterday. Some initial impressions: 1. It's a beast. Huge. Just a bit too large to justify displaying it alongside the old KTs. 2. I've never complained about any KC paint schemes. These are toy soldiers, not models, and I appreciate vivid colors. I don't think it has the...

Oh Joy! The tiger has arrived at Treefrog. I'm already building a diorama for it, once it arrives I'll be able to finalize the design. (don't want to carve out the road until I know just how far apart the tracks are)

It's on the way soon, I hope. I'm looking forward to setting it down next to the old tigers--I want to see the difference in size. If they're not too different, that will be cool. I really like the Porsche turret.

Actually, I think that the Pacific range is terrific. I've considered getting the Amtrac for awhile, but I'm already committed to the European stuff. If you appreciate plastics at all, TSSD's marines and IJA are outstanding. The poses are really exciting. In fact, I think they're better than...

They appear to be in tropical garb (khaki trousers). That would place them in Sicily, Italy, or Africa. (1943-44) If you want them to be accurate for Normandy, re-paint their pants. (one of them already has the proper coloration).

After I already committed to gettin' me a Tiger II? Yipes. BUT... I think I'm going to do it. I just picked up two single US Bulge troops from International Toy Soldier Gallery. The Bazooka and standing rifleman from BB002. I plan on setting up the Tiger II with the old winter tank riders and...

I have so many sets that I just love, but if I could only keep two sets, they would be RA12 (captured) with the NKVD interrogating the SS, and the Berlin T-34. Those were the two sets that finally seduced me into starting a collection in the first place. They're simply unique. I have never...

Aztecs and Conquistadores would be incredible! I picked up the Ron Barszo set a few years back, and I treasure it. That said, I found it so frustrating to even begin painting the figures that I quit after sullying a single Jaguar warrior. There is no question that K&C would produce the finest...

Cool. I have a question for you! I have an old KC Tiger II, and the track links mounted on the side of the turret hang at an angle. I would like to straighten them out, but I'm reluctant to interfere with them because I don't know how they're mounted. Are these pieces simply mounted by a single...

This reminds me of the 70s, when the cost of a comic book kept up with my allowance. Inflation stinks, but then you simply have to make decisions. For me this was a no-brainer. I have both of the original KTs from the 2005 Battle of Berlin series. They're great. I considered some of the other...

You're correct. The Fallschirmjaeger were up against US troops. That said, we need a bunch of Tommies regardless. Right now we've got 12th SS, LAH and Lehr troops without many Tommies. Course the ones still available (like the patrol) are lovely.

I think it's related to historical distancing. Unless somebody believes that NATO soldiers in Central Asia are latter-day crusaders (and those who do probably don't spend their money on "materialistic" pleasures such as toy soldiers), he won't be too upset by the line. In contrast, there are...

Hi There... Just a word in the spirit of friendly clarification: Nobody in Germany was discouraged (much less ordered) from joining the Nazi party. In fact, all members of the Allgemeine-SS, SD, and Waffen-SS, and Totenkopfverbaende were members of the Nazi party by default. Perhaps the...

The new King Tiger is perfect--just the kind of dual purpose late war material that can serve in Normandy, the Ardennes, or Berlin. I've ordered mine already. As for LAH. I think its an odd choice, but I have friends who think the German stuff I have is bizarre in its own right. I can see it...

If you're concerned about resale value, don't re-paint it. But if you enjoy improving the model, then "just do it". What the hell. You can't take any of it with you. My Berlin pieces are not totally "mint" anymore--some have tiny imperfections despite all my efforts to protect them from time and...